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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T686 HOXMOT history

T686 HOX is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
166,740 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T686 HOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T686 HOX was last recorded at 166,740 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,738 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,740 miles
  • 2021 – 160,362 miles
  • 2020 – 155,354 miles
  • 2019 – 149,835 miles
  • 2018 – 144,948 miles
  • 2017 – 137,328 miles
  • 2016 – 131,303 miles
  • 2015 – 125,410 miles
  • 2013 – 120,914 miles
  • 2012 – 119,963 miles
  • 2011 – 116,505 miles
  • 2010 – 114,718 miles
  • 2009 – 112,836 miles
  • 2008 – 111,423 miles
  • 2007 – 106,533 miles
  • 2006 – 100,865 miles
  • 2005 – 94,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,740 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCoolant bottle insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,740 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,740 miles
    Test number
    866149358213
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail166,738 miles (+6,376)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,738 miles
    Test number
    152592135003
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass160,362 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,362 miles
    Test number
    559610998569
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail160,362 miles (+5,008)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,362 miles
    Test number
    641713312770
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass155,354 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,354 miles
    Test number
    367510452896
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,350 miles (+5,515)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,350 miles
    Test number
    165704736108
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,835 miles (+4,887)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,835 miles
    Test number
    667005258155
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass144,948 miles (+7,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,948 miles
    Test number
    442715667408
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,328 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,328 miles
    Test number
    816282543067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,303 miles
    Test number
    873647136751
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail131,303 miles (+5,893)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,303 miles
    Test number
    210761171891
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp reflectors insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass125,410 miles (+3,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    139055739925
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass122,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    166375005045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,389 miles (+1,475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    686185505066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass120,914 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,914 miles
    Test number
    736106543311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,856 miles (+893)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,856 miles
    Test number
    198993143340
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass119,963 miles (+3,458)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,963 miles
    Test number
    157338222371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteTraction light on

  18. Pass116,505 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,505 miles
    Test number
    796459731304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,718 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,718 miles
    Test number
    191386000349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass114,718 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,718 miles
    Test number
    553496400332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,836 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,836 miles
    Test number
    202722509324
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split
    • NoteWater in offside front headlamp

  22. Pass112,836 miles (+1,413)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,836 miles
    Test number
    710172709398
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split
    • NoteWater in offside front headlamp

  23. Pass111,423 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    383427998285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,533 miles (+5,668)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,533 miles
    Test number
    273254907373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar link gaitor split

  25. Pass100,865 miles (+6,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    432143106431
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

  26. Pass94,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    94,364 miles
    Test number
    213218395257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T686 HOX

Does T686 HOX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T686 HOX expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T686 HOX?
The MOT on T686 HOX expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T686 HOX done?
T686 HOX was recorded at 166,740 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 4,218 miles a year.
Has T686 HOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T686 HOX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T686 HOX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T686 HOX find?
T686 HOX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant bottle insecure, and 2 more.

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